Your renovation · Hindsight is gold
You've been through a build. We'd love to learn from it.
You've done the thing most people are nervous about — renovated or extended your home. We're building a tool to make that journey smoother for the next person, and your hindsight is worth more than any focus group.
Ten quick questions about how it really went.
1
What did you have done?
Pick all that apply
Structural work (walls removed, knock-throughs)
2
Honestly — how did it go?
Pick one
Brilliantly — smooth from start to finish
Mostly fine — a few bumps
Stressful — more hassle than expected
A nightmare — wouldn't do it again the same way
3
What caused the most grief?
Tap in order — worst first. Numbers show your ranking.
Costs spiralled beyond the quote
Took far longer than promised
Poor communication / chasing for updates
Quality issues / things done wrong
Disagreements over money or scope
Permissions / paperwork headaches
Nothing really — it went well
4
How did the final cost compare to the original quote?
Pick one
Came in on or under budget
Never had a clear quote to compare to
5
How did you keep track of everything during the build?
Pick all that apply
WhatsApp with the builder
My own spreadsheet / notes
Didn't really — just trusted them to get on with it
6
Looking back, what would have helped most?
Tap in order — most helpful first. Numbers show your ranking.
Knowing if the quote was fair upfront
A clear schedule and payment plan
Regular progress updates in one place
A way to find a trustworthy builder
Plain-English advice when I had questions
Help with permissions and paperwork
7
Did you use any specialists?
Pick all that apply
Didn't know who I might need
8
Knowing what you know now — would a guidance tool have been worth paying for?
Pick one
Definitely — it would have saved me money and stress
Maybe — for the bigger decisions
No — I managed fine without
9
What's the one thing you'd tell someone about to start?
Your hard-won wisdom. One line is fine.